Wei Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Silk (mì) Shou Kangxi Strokes: 14 Page 927, Entry 01 Guangyun: Pronounced shou. Jiyun, Yunhui, and Zhengyun: Pronounced shou. Shuowen Jiezi: Shoufu, a binding. Yupian: Shou refers to a cord, a silk ribbon or sash. Commentary on the Emergency Draft (Jijiupian): Shou means to receive, used to support a seal or ring. Also called sui. Records of Official Dress, Book of the Later Han (Hou Hanshu): After the wearing of formal knee-covers and pendants was discontinued, the Qin dynasty utilized colored cords connected to ornaments. They were bright and decorative, meant to be knotted and received, hence called shou. Ceremonies of the Han Officials (Hanguanyi): The shou is one foot and two inches long, representing the twelve months; it is three feet wide, representing heaven, earth, and humanity. Book of Rites (Zhouli), Offices of Heaven: The canopy official manages the affairs of curtains, screens, tents, and ribbons. Commentary: Shou refers to decorative ribbons used for securing curtains. Guangyun, Jiyun, Yunhui, and Zhengyun: Pronounced shou. Same meaning.